Cranberry, Ginger, And Orange Chutney

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 3 (12 ounce) packages fresh cranberries
• 3 semiripe apples, peeled, cored, and cubed
• 1 1/2 cups golden raisins
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 2 tablespoons finely grated orange zest
• 3 inches cinnamon sticks or 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• 1/3 cup cointreau liqueur (optional)

Recipe

• 1 place all ingredients except the liqueur in a large non-reactive saucepan. bring to a boil; reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, stirring often, until the mixture thickens, about 25 minutes.
• 2 remove the saucepan fromt he ehat, stir in the liqueur, and let the chutney cool to room temperature. cover and refrigerate overnight. serve lightly chilled.
• 3 remarks: the chutney will keep in the refrigerator, in tightly covered jars, for 6 months or longer. you may also "pack" the chutney in hot sterilized pint jars, leaving 1/2-inch head space, and process them for 20 minutes. (she recommends doubling the recipe if you wish to can this chutney.).